DURANT -- The fifth-annual Southeastern Oklahoma State Gridiron Golf Shoot-Out is set for Saturday, July 11.

The four-person scramble will be held at Silverado Golf Course with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. and a shotgun start slated for 9 a.m.

"The event is just around the corner," said co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Joe Jones. "We are excited to have so many players coming back to support the program and it's not too late for you to join us."

"The Shootout is the football program's major fundraiser but the highlight of the event is getting former players back together and giving Southeastern the chance to interact with our local fans," said head football coach Ray Richards. "It's a win-win for everyone and we hope this year's event is the biggest Shootout yet."

Bennett Selected for All-Star FieldFormer Angelo State point guard Ryan Bennett has been selected to play in the Orlando Invitational Basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla., July 6-8, 2009.

Farthing Earns Academic HonorCORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (July 1) -- Central Oklahoma's Raelynn Farthing has been named to the National Golf Coaches Association NCAA Division II All-American Scholar Team, it was announced Wednesday by the NGCA.

The tournament will be a four-person scramble with an 8 a.m. shotgun start and cost is $100 per player, which includes lunch and prizes. Awards will go to the top three teams, while closest to the pin and long drive contests will also be held.

Hole sponsorships are available for $600, which includes a team entry, sponsorship sign and special recognition.For more information, contact Coach Evans at 405-974-2145 or tevans@uco.edu.

Robbins signs with ECU men's golfADA - Dakota Robbins, a two-year high school district champion, has signed a letter of intent to play golf at East Central University for the 2009-10 season, it was announced Thursday by ECU golf coach Danny Key.

The TexAnns, who have claimed the last three Super Region Four championship titles, finished tied for sixth at the 2009 Division II National Championships after back-to-back fifth places finishes in 2007 and 2008.

Strickland Makes First Pro OutingDUNEDIN, FLORIDA – Former Texas A&M-Kingsville pitcher Sam Strickland made his professional debut on June 29 when he started for the Gulf Coast League Blue Jays against the GCL Tigers in a 3-2 win.

Strickland pitched into the fourth inning going three complete innings before being pulled after one batter in the fourth. He allowed two hits, one run and walked three while striking out three batters. He struck out the first batter he faced.

Strickland was drafted in the 25th round by the Toronto Blue Jays this year and was then assigned to the GCL Blue Jays, their Rookie League affiliate stationed in Dunedin, Florida where they play at the Bobby Mattick Training Center at Englebert Complex.Follow Strickland's Minor League Career by clicking this link